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DESA

Board of Directors

Judith Jones Ambrosini

Diana Berger, MD

Sheri Colberg, PhD, FACSM

Jay Dunigan

Missy Foy

Paula Harper, RN, CDE, Immediate Past President

Guy Hornsby, PhD, CDE, Chair

Kim Kelly, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CDM

Bill King

Joseph Largay, PA-C, CDE, Vice Chair

Jeff Myers

Rick Philbin, MBA, MED, ATC, Secretary

Charles Renfroe

Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE, Treasurer

Rich Weil, MEd, CDE

Doug Dressman, Executive Director

UNC Conference Highlights

The 2006 DESA North American Confernce was held May 18-21, 2006 on the beautiful campus of the University of North Carolina.

DESA wishes to thank its Sponsors for making this a valuable and enjoyable experience for all who attended. Special thanks also to Joe Largay, PAC, CDE and his conference committee for an outstanding program.

Highlights:

Jay Leeuwenburg spoke on his football career at the University of Colorado and in nine seasons as an offensive lineman in the NFL. Jay has recently published an account of his career and the how he met the challenges of diabetes. A copy of his book, "YES I can! Yes you can! Tackle Diabetes and Win!" were given to all participants. Additional copies can be obtained at www.YesIcanYesYouCan.com
The conference faculty chaired by John Buse, MD, PhD, CDE provided excellent presentations and workshops on the latest information on exercise and diabetes management strategies.
Gary Scheiner, MS,CDE and Rich Weil, M.Ed., CDE were elected to the DESA Board of Directors
Paula Harper, RN, CDE was awarded the inaugural DESA Lifetime Achievement Award for her work in founding and serving the organization for 21 years.
"Blame it on Jane" provided a rousing night of song and dance, and the antics of Rog Bates entertained everyone.

more pictures courtesy of Jim Collins

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DESA Conference Calendar

June 25-28, 2009
North American Conference Boston, MA
Conference Details to be announced December 1.

November 1
Chicago Chapter Meeting
Meeting Details

November 19
Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter
Informational Meeting

World Diabetes Day – November 14

World Diabetes Day is the primary global awareness campaign of the diabetes world. More info (link to web site below)

July 20, 2009 - Louisville
Cowgill/Redman Scramble for a Cause

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UNC Conference Highlights